A sneak peek inside Hervey Bay’s new Bunnings

The Fraser Coast’s new $59 million Bunnings store is set to open before Christmas and will include a feature never-before-seen in the region.

Hervey Bay’s new $59 million Bunnings store is set to open its doors before Christmas and will include a new feature never offered before on the Fraser Coast.

The new site at the intersection of Main and McLiver Streets will replace the existing store and trade centre in Hervey Bay, bringing them together to form a 17,000sq m site with everything under the one roof.

The store will employ 310 team members, including 100 new roles, with the main retail area about 5000sq m larger than its predecessor.

It will provide the community with access to a six-lane drive-through timber yard, bigger paint department, tool shop, nursery, landscaping and bagged goods and more than 430 carparks.

The precinct will also include a new kitchen design centre, which is a first for the Fraser Coast.

Bunnings Hervey Bay complex manager Jackie Roberts at the new store.

Bunnings Hervey Bay complex manager Jackie Roberts said all hands were now on deck.

“The team has been working tirelessly to ensure the store is ready for customers when we open the doors to the new Hervey Bay warehouse for the first time,” she said.

Among the team are skilled experts in areas such as timber, tools, paint, kitchens, plumbing, garden and outdoor living, all who will provide residents with advice for their DIY and project needs.

As part of the store opening celebrations, the team has provided some hands-on support to local community groups.

Bunnings Hervey Bay complex manager Jackie Roberts at the new store.

“The team really enjoyed working alongside the Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists to refurbish the historic Old Schoolhouse and meet some passionate local residents,” Ms Roberts said.

“We helped landscape the surrounding garden and freshen up the deck, entrance stairs and ramp, making the entrance safer.

“We love getting out into the community and look forward to providing more assistance to local groups in the future.”

The new store will also have a range of sustainability initiatives that will reduce its environmental impact including LED lighting, on-site water reuse and solar energy.